The Power of Controversy: How It Strengthened Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
Occasionally, one may feel as if they have entered a strange and surreal world when observing the conflicting opinions surrounding the couple. Some U.K. publications, along with individuals on social media, continue to criticize both Harry and Meghan for revealing family secrets in interviews, their Netflix docuseries in 2022, and his memoir “Spare” in 2023.
However, there are also many supporters of the couple, including those who use positive hashtags to defend them against the royal family’s perceived shortcomings. Harry himself reflected on the situation in the Netflix series, describing it as feeling like living in a soap opera where others see you as entertainment. He expressed feelings of distance from his family, noting the emphasis on appearances rather than emotions.
When discussing “Spare” with ABC News’ Michael Strahan, Harry explained that as one’s own family grows, it often takes precedence over the family into which you were born. He described the difficult decision to leave as a process he went through in prioritizing his newly created family.